Working Title: Tort Specialist
Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 95534
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/15/2026
Closing Date : 07/28/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Integrity and Accountability
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position is required to be in the St Paul office full time during the probationary period and then follow the telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) policy once probation is complete.
The Tort Recovery Unit (TRU) within the Health Care Administration, Health Insurance Integrity and Accountability Division exists to assure that Medicaid is the payor of last resort in those cases where a third-party is liable to reimburse for medical expenses paid by DHS as a result of a personal injury. Medicaid must ensure that all third parties that have a responsibility pay their share.
The Tort Specialist position exists to investigate and file interventions in workers' compensation (WC) claims and independent claims in all other personal injury (tort) claims including no-fault, third-party auto, homeowners, and medical malpractice claims where the Department of Human Services (DHS) has paid related medical expenses and subsistence payments.
Responsibilities include:
Identifies, investigates, and prepares legal documentation supporting the recovery of third party funds for cases in which Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), and cash subsistence paid for injuries or wage loss covered or partially covered by: WC; No-Fault Auto; Third-Party Insurers; and in response to associated legal proceedings, including medical malpractice, restitution, products liability/class action, and homeowners' claims.
Reviews and evaluates merit of potential recovery in these cases using MMIS, MAXIS and other systems to legally establish DHS' position, and by and through an intervention or claim to recover funds paid by MHCP or DHS, based on state and federal law and recovery deadlines.
Assists the unit supervisor, section manager, staff attorney, and division director with research and investigation activities, and responds to attorneys, court officials, local agency workers, and constituents.
Communicates, educates, and shares unit policy and procedure and case information with local agency staff and fraud specialists to prevent misuse of funds.
Understands and maintains a working knowledge of changes in state and federal requirements and case law relating to recovery of third-party funds for injuries.
Ensures that his/her practices, decisions, and actions reflect mandates and DHS management objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year experience working with caseloads that have a variety of internal and external participants.
OR
Three (3) years of experience working with human services, legal, or healthcare programs.
Experience must demonstrate:
Familiarity with the concept of insurance subrogation in the @context of personal injury and workers' compensation law.
Ability to interpret and apply state and federal mandates and department policies and procedures.
Advanced knowledge and comfort working with Microsoft Office Suite products, including ability to create and edit documents and spreadsheets and maintain unit internal resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience with personal injury, workers' compensation, or insurance industry.
Strong interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to produce desired outcomes under broad policy direction.
Case management experience.
A comprehensive knowledge of MAXIS and MMIS eligibility.
Ability to adapt to changing work environment, updates in systems and procedures and with changes in law and judicial decisions.
Ability to efficiently manage time and apply logic in a work environment requiring fast and accurate response to time sensitive work load.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
